PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, January 16

Designed for current and prospective truffle growers, this in-depth seminar provides a detailed technical overview of the science and methodology, as well as the economics involved in truffle cultivation. Presented by American Truffle Company’s Chief Scientist Dr. Paul Thomas and Managing Director Robert Chang, you will learn about the myriad of scientific factors one must consider to successfully grow truffles.

Dogs sniff things out! There is no better machine to sniff out mature truffles than the highly sensitive nose and the extreme mobility of a properly trained dog. Just like rigorous science is required for successful truffle cultivation, a scientific approach is key to effective truffle dog training. In the Friday seminar, ATC’s Master Dog Trainer Alana McGee will cover the science of canine truffle scent location and its practical implementation. On Saturday, Alana will demonstrate the main principles at Robert Sinskey Vineyard’s Truffle Orchard.

Saturday, January 17

All About Truffles

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery

Come learn all about truffles—the cuisine, the sex and the science! In this exciting, comprehensive primer about all things truffle, you will get tips on cooking with truffles from our Michelin star host chef Ken Frank who will discuss how to handle fresh truffles in the kitchen, as well as common myths and misconceptions about the various truffle species and “products.” You’ll also get a glimpse into the science of truffles with world-renowned truffle scientist Dr. Paul Thomas and truffle expert Robert Chang; plus why science plays a key role in how truffles are grown and harvested.

To round out the truffle day, our Master Dog Trainer Alana McGee will guide you through the fascinating and fun world of training dogs to harvest truffles, complete with a demonstration at a real truffle orchard, located at Robert Sinskey Vineyards.

You will be transported directly from the Westin to the fabulous Winery Truffle Lunch at Peju Province Winery, then on to the truffle orchard tour before returning to the Westin.

“Winter months are becoming milder and summer truffle fruiting seasons wider, so some species are moving northwards, and prices are likely to increase, ” explains Dr. Paul Thomas, Chief Scientist at the American Truffle Company and Director at Mycorrhiza Systems, England…As quoted in the HuffPo article by Maya Albanese.Read the article…